Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Well Drained
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Used in parkland
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Rheumatism
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CORDIA boissieri
NYSSA sylvatica
Common Name
Anacahuita, Texas Olive
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
In Hindi
Anacahuita
Black Tupelo Tree
In German
Anacahuita
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
In French
anacahuita
Noir Arbre Tupelo
In Spanish
anacahuita
Árbol negro Tupelo
In Greek
Anacahuita
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Anacahuita
Árvore Tupelo Preto
In Polish
Anacahuita
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
In Latin
Anacahuita
Niger Tupelo ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Boraginales
Cornales
Family
Boraginaceae
Nyssaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Bombini
Subfamily
Not Available
Nyssoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Anacahuita and Black Tupelo
Season and care of Anacahuita and Black Tupelo is important to know. While considering everything about Anacahuita and Black Tupelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anacahuita season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Tupelo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Anacahuita is Loam, Sand and for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Anacahuita is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Tupelo is Acidic.
Anacahuita and Black Tupelo Physical Information
Anacahuita and Black Tupelo physical information is very important for comparison. Anacahuita height is 90.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Anacahuita and Black Tupelo are as follows:
Anacahuita flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Anacahuita leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
- Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Care of Anacahuita and Black Tupelo
Care of Anacahuita and Black Tupelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anacahuita pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Tupelo pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Anacahuita needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.